Where to get help

Lifeline

National service 24 hours, 7 days. Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support Lifeline offers a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for.

Crisis Care

Phone: (08) 9223 1111 or Freecall STD: 1800 199 008

Crisis Care is a free telephone information and counselling service for people in crisis needing urgent help. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Telephone Crisis Care when:

you need someone to help sort out a serious problem

you are concerned about the wellbeing of a child

you are escaping domestic violence and need help

arguments are causing unhappiness and problems in your family

you are alone or afraid and urgently need to talk to someone

you are homeless you need counselling, information or other support

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Phone: 1300 555 788 Rural: 1800 676 822

This 24 hour-7 days a week triage service consists of professionals who can come to a person's home for emergency assessment. They can also provide advice about what to do in a crisis for health clients and their carers.

Samaritans

The Samaritans provide 24 hour telephone access to suicidal and despairing people in Western Australia. Call if you are going through a crisis, worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Helpline

National 24 hours, 7 days. is for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 1800 RESPECT is free, confidential, professionally qualified, specialist counsellors will provide counselling, information, advice and referrals to relevant local services.

Suicide Call Back Service

National 24 hours, 7 days. Provides crisis counseling to people at risk of suicide, carers for someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide, 24 hours per day 7 days a week across Australia. People who are not linked in with current professional support can also access up to six sessions of ongoing counseling with the same counselor at times scheduled to suit you. Professional counselors, with specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues, will assist you in working through difficult emotions. The service provides support for people aged 18 and over, although parents of youth at risk are encouraged to call for support.

Translating and Interpreting Service

Phone: 13 14 50

Veterans and Veterans’ Families Counselling Service (VVCS)

National 24 hours. The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counseling Serviceprovidescounseling and group programs to Australian veterans, peacekeepersandtheir families. It is aspecialised, free and confidential Australia-wide service. VVCSstaffare qualified psychologists or social workers with experience in working with veterans, peacekeepers and their families. They can provide a wide range of treatments and programs for war and service-related mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Youth Focus

Youth Focus is a unique independent not for profit organisation that supports vulnerable young people in Western Australia by offering a range of mental health services. We operate with a team of highly trained and skilled psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists to provide a range of early intervention and prevention services free of charge, aimed at supporting young people and their families to overcome the issues associated with suicide, depression and self harm.

headspace

headspace is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation which offers support to those going through a tough time. They have centres across WA including Midland, Osborne Park, Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham, Bunbury, Albany, Broome and Kalgoorlie. These centres offer free support for those aged between 12 and 25 through access to a Counsellor, Carer Support Worker, Alcohol and Other Drug Nurse and bulk-billed Psychologist services. They also offer online counselling through their eheadspace program, you can chat online 24/7 to a qualified youth mental health professional.

Helping Minds

AWe support children, young people, adults and families that are affected by mental illness across the whole of WA. We have a professional and compassionate team of staff and dedicated volunteers who provide quality, confidential support and services to children, youth, adults and families who are caring for someone with a mental illness or individuals who affected by a mental illness. The majority of our services are free of charge and focus on: advocacy, understanding the mental health system, education, counselling and support, school holiday programs and respite.

ReachOut

ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online mental health service for young people, providing practical support to help them get through everything from everyday issues to tough times. ReachOut work alongside young people to deliver online tools that reduce youth suicide. Available anywhere anytime, the website receives about 1.85 million visits every year. They provide online chat support as well as information, apps to download and forums to join.

QLife

Phone: 1800 184 527 5:30pm-10:30pm

QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The service provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer-supported telephone and web-based support to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other risk factors that impact on their health and wellbeing.

QLife counselling services is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year between the hours of 3pm-12am Australia-wide. Phone counselling and web chat services is provided by volunteers engaged in their home-state centres, with national support provided by a team of professionals. Mental health and referral information is available via the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

Beyond Blue

This info line provides callers with access to information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters. beyondblue: the national depression initiative is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related substance-use disorders throughout Australia and reduce the associated stigma.

ConnectGroups

ConnectGroups - Support Groups Association WA (previously Western Institute of Self Help (WISH) Inc) is a unique not-for-profit, community-based organisation that provides support and assistance for individuals and support groups with start-up, ongoing development, advocacy and networking. Please see for more information.

GROW

GROW is a national organisation that provides a peer supported program for growth and personal development to people with a mental illness and those people experiencing difficulty in coping with life’s challenges. The program is designed for people to take back control of their lives, overcome obstacles and start living a life full of meaning, hope and optimism. GROW is free to join and you don’t need a referral or diagnosis.

From the Heart WA

From the Heart WA (formerly PNDSA) is a volunteer run consumer organisation providing support, understanding and information to women, partners and families who are affected by stress and depression related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the addition of a new child to the family.

Parentline

The Parenting WA Line is a telephone information and support service on parenting that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc

Phone: 1300 726 306

Monday to Friday, 9am - 7pm (AEST)

PANDA's National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral and counselling to thousands of Australian parents and their families. Callers do not need to have a diagnosis of antenatal or postnatal depression to make contact with the Helpline, PANDA is keen to support any new parent struggling during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby, as well as their partner, family and friends.

Ausralian Government Department of Health and Aging

The amount and quality of our sleep significantly affect our mental health. On average, an adult needs between 7-8 hours sleep a night, while adolescents require slightly more. If you constantly feel tired throughout the day, you may need to consult a sleep clinic.

Australian Sleep Association

Alcohol

Alcohol can have a negative effect on our mental and physical health. High levels of alcohol consumption affect our mood and impact on our social and work life. Cutting down on alcohol consumption has both immediate and long term benefits.

Psychologists provide a wide range of coping strategies to help people deal with negative thoughts and behaviours that affect our mental health and wellbeing.

To find a psychologist visit the Australian Psychological Society website: www.psychology.org.au/findapsychologist or speak to your GP who will be able to put you in contact with an appropriate psychologist

Positive psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology that emphases how people stay well – rather than why people get unwell.

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